Opportunity Information: Apply for L15AS00139
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM OR WA (WO) Fish and Wildlife Cooperative Efforts" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.231 Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 8, 2015 and posted on Jun 8, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 7, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $95,291.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BLM OR WA (WO) Fish and Wildlife Cooperative Efforts opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L15AS00139) is a Bureau of Land Management cooperative agreement focused on improving fish and wildlife habitat on BLM-administered public lands. The core aim is to support the full lifecycle of on-the-ground habitat work, including project design, securing and applying funding, implementation, completion, monitoring, and long-term maintenance. The habitat work can include enhancement, rehabilitation, restoration, and, where appropriate, mitigation, with an emphasis on producing measurable improvements to public-land ecosystems that support wildlife populations.
A major theme in the announcement is coordination and implementation support for landscape-scale initiatives, especially those tied to wildfire and invasive species impacts in the West. The opportunity specifically highlights potential support for the Wildfire and Invasive Species Initiative, which is intended to help agencies such as BLM, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the U.S. Forest Service carry out recommendations from the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) Wildfire and Invasive Species Report. In practical terms, that can include helping align federal, state, and private interests; developing conservation projects informed by the report; and tracking or monitoring external funding that may be leveraged to implement priority actions.
The announcement also places strong emphasis on Greater Sage-Grouse conservation planning and science. Supported activities may include conducting or supporting a new analytical effort to quantify the direction and magnitude of lek count trends (a key population indicator for sage-grouse). In addition, the award may partially support a coordinator role that helps translate planning into implementation. Example coordinator duties listed in the opportunity include conceptually designing how Sage-Grouse land use plans (LUPs) are implemented on the ground, developing a companion Resistance and Resilience Decision Support Tool for sage-grouse habitat east of the Rocky Mountains, defining and advancing adaptive management and mitigation strategies called for in the LUPs, and updating and expanding sage-grouse science to keep management aligned with the best available information.
From a public-benefit standpoint, BLM frames the program as delivering direct value through healthier habitat on public lands that supports both non-consumptive recreation (like wildlife viewing) and hunting. The agency also notes a preventative benefit: improving habitat and conservation outcomes can reduce the likelihood of additional regulatory burdens associated with federally listed species. The announcement ties these outcomes to broader economic impacts by pointing out that fish- and wildlife-related recreation such as fishing, boating, hunting, and wildlife watching contributes billions of dollars annually to the U.S. economy.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement instrument under the Natural Resources activity category. The estimated total funding listed is $300,000, with an award ceiling of $95,291 and an award floor of $1, and BLM anticipates making 1 award. There is no cost share or matching requirement indicated. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarifications included in the full announcement. The opportunity was posted June 8, 2015, with an original and current closing date of August 7, 2015, and an archive date of June 8, 2016. The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management). For access issues or questions, the listed contact is Walter Ullrey, Grants and Agreements Specialist, at 503-808-6302 or wullrey@blm.gov.
FAQs: BLM OR/WA (WO) Fish and Wildlife Cooperative Efforts (L15AS00139)
What is this funding opportunity?
The BLM OR/WA (WO) Fish and Wildlife Cooperative Efforts opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L15AS00139) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding opportunity offered through a cooperative agreement. It focuses on improving fish and wildlife habitat on BLM-administered public lands.
What is the main goal of the program?
The core goal is to support measurable improvements to public-land ecosystems that support wildlife populations by funding and supporting the full lifecycle of on-the-ground habitat work.
What kinds of habitat work does the opportunity support?
The announcement describes habitat work that can include enhancement, rehabilitation, restoration, and (where appropriate) mitigation, with an emphasis on producing measurable improvements on BLM-administered public lands.
What does "full lifecycle" support mean in this announcement?
BLM indicates the award is intended to support end-to-end habitat work, including project design, securing and applying funding, implementation, completion, monitoring, and long-term maintenance.
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement instrument.
Is this funding discretionary?
Yes. The announcement identifies it as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What activity category is this opportunity under?
The activity category is listed as Natural Resources.
How much total funding is estimated for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding listed is $300,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $95,291.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is $1.
How many awards does BLM expect to make?
BLM anticipates making 1 award.
Is cost share or matching required?
No cost share or matching requirement is indicated in the information provided.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarifications included in the full announcement.
What geographic focus does the announcement emphasize?
The opportunity highlights work on BLM-administered public lands and emphasizes coordination and implementation support for landscape-scale initiatives in the West, particularly related to wildfire and invasive species impacts.
What kinds of landscape-scale initiatives are highlighted?
A major theme is coordination and implementation support for landscape-scale initiatives, especially those connected to wildfire and invasive species impacts in the West.
Does the announcement mention the Wildfire and Invasive Species Initiative?
Yes. The opportunity specifically highlights potential support for the Wildfire and Invasive Species Initiative.
What is the purpose of the Wildfire and Invasive Species Initiative in this context?
It is intended to help agencies such as BLM, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the U.S. Forest Service carry out recommendations from the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) Wildfire and Invasive Species Report.
What types of activities could be supported related to the WAFWA report?
Examples described include helping align federal, state, and private interests; developing conservation projects informed by the WAFWA Wildfire and Invasive Species Report; and tracking or monitoring external funding that may be leveraged to implement priority actions.
Does the opportunity include a focus on Greater Sage-Grouse?
Yes. The announcement places strong emphasis on Greater Sage-Grouse conservation planning and science.
What sage-grouse science work is mentioned as potentially supported?
Supported activities may include conducting or supporting a new analytical effort to quantify the direction and magnitude of lek count trends, which are described as a key population indicator for sage-grouse.
Does the award support a coordinator role?
The announcement indicates the award may partially support a coordinator role focused on translating planning into implementation.
What are example duties for the sage-grouse coordinator role mentioned in the announcement?
Examples include conceptually designing how Sage-Grouse land use plans (LUPs) are implemented on the ground; developing a companion Resistance and Resilience Decision Support Tool for sage-grouse habitat east of the Rocky Mountains; defining and advancing adaptive management and mitigation strategies called for in the LUPs; and updating and expanding sage-grouse science so management stays aligned with the best available information.
What public benefits does BLM associate with this program?
BLM frames the program as delivering healthier habitat on public lands that supports non-consumptive recreation (such as wildlife viewing) and hunting.
Does the announcement describe any regulatory or preventative benefits?
Yes. BLM notes that improving habitat and conservation outcomes can reduce the likelihood of additional regulatory burdens associated with federally listed species.
Does the announcement mention broader economic impacts?
Yes. It notes that fish- and wildlife-related recreation (including fishing, boating, hunting, and wildlife watching) contributes billions of dollars annually to the U.S. economy.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management).
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 8, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is August 7, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is listed as June 8, 2016.
Who can be contacted for access issues or questions?
The listed contact is Walter Ullrey, Grants and Agreements Specialist. Phone: 503-808-6302. Email: wullrey@blm.gov.
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